Ortner wins "I am an Iowa Cattleman" photo contest

VINTON TODAY
September 11, 2024 1:45 pm

Laurie Orner along with her husband Mike and their sons Brock, Brady and Brant raise a small herd of 20 cattle outside of Shellsburg. Naturally, the scenery lends itself to the sort of photo contest that Ortner entered a few months ago.

$30,000 Settlement granted in Lawsuit with First HR Director

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
September 11, 2024 12:32 pm

At Tuesday's Benton County Supervisor meeting, an item on the agenda included the dismissal of a lawsuit filed by Kirsten Nelson. Nelson was the first HR Director in Benton County.

Benton County Board of Supervisor Notes for 9/10/24

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
September 11, 2024 11:48 am

The Benton County Board of Supervisors met on Tuesday with a relatively short agenda. Present were Rick Primmer, Tracy Seeman and Gary Bierschenk. Following a call to order, the board approved the agenda, minutes, claims.

Hand Knitting Handiwork Wins at the Fair

IOWA STATE FAIR
September 11, 2024 11:45 am

Skilled artists around Iowa competed in the Hand Knitting of the Fabric and Threads Competition judged before the start of the 2024 Iowa State Fair. Each piece is judged upon design, workmanship and finishing.

Benton Community FFA Horse Competitors Aren't Horsing Around

IOWA STATE FAIR
September 11, 2024 11:45 am

High Point Exhibitor honors were awarded to Taylor McCreedy of Atlantic FFA, Atlantic, at the FFA Horse Show judged Tuesday and Wednesday prior to the 2024 Iowa State Fair and Thursday, August 8, the first day of the Fair.

Eastern Iowa Honor Flight announces 52nd flight to Washington DC

EASTERN IOWA HONOR FLIGHT
September 11, 2024 11:45 am

Flight to include nearly 90 veterans from throughout Eastern IowaOn Tuesday, September 17, the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight will launch Flight #52. Since the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight began operations in 2009, 51 flights have transported nearly 5,000 veterans, along with their guardians to Washington, DC.

29 groups benefit from Hite bequest to Bethlehem

VINTON TODAY
September 11, 2024 9:25 am

Twenty-nine local, area and regional organizations benefit from a legacy left to Bethlehem Lutheran Church.The church council had designated a $57,000 portion of the total amount given to Bethlehem by the late Esther Ann Hite, who had been a long-time and active member of the Vinton congregation.

Iowa State Fair Brown Swiss Dairy Show Recognizes Breeders' Successes

IOWA STATE FAIR
September 10, 2024 7:40 pm

Dairy farms competed for top honors in the Brown Swiss Dairy Cattle show judged Thursday, August 8, at the 2024 Iowa State Fair.Adam Kruse of Holy Cross received Grand Champion Female honors and Lane Domeyer of Delhi received the Reserve Grand Champion Female.

Iowa State Fair Awards Top Honors in FFA Market Lamb Show

VINTON TODAY
September 10, 2024 7:40 pm

Judges viewed over 300 animals from 185 exhibitors competing for top honors in the FFA Market Lamb show held Thursday, August 8, at the 2024 Iowa State Fair.

Coe College commits to capping costs for incoming Iowa students next fall

VINTON TODAY
September 10, 2024 7:40 pm

By: Brooklyn Draisey With the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) cycle scheduled for another late release this year, Coe College in Cedar Rapids has announced it will continue its efforts to keep costs for certain Iowa students level with the state’s public universities.